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WOW to launch 300-key hotel

The project worth US $1.3 billion is to be launched in Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, with 300-key hotel and 524 residences by JW Marriott. The construction work is expected to start in February 2024. TT Bureau Anwar Ali Aman and Bhupender ‘Bruce’ Patel, founders of WOW Resorts, have …

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UK’s new ETA for GCC

With the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) announced for the citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan, VisitBritain conducted a special webinar for the agents in the GCC region. More than 300 agents attended the webinar posing their questions to the two speakers, one from the NTO and …

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Malta focuses on Qatar market

Over the past few years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has been a new but lucrative market for Malta Tourism Authority, which bagged the ‘Best Market Engagement by a Tourism Board’ title at Arabian Travel Award 2023. Arthur Grima, Marketing Director, Malta Tourism Authority, says that they expect Qatar Airways …

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Siyam World focuses on the GCC

TRAVTALK sat down with Sara Siyam, Creative Director & Ausy Waseem, Resort Manager, Siyam World, to know more about Siyam World, one of the most visited resorts in the Maldives by Middle Eastern travellers, which opened right in the midst of the pandemic in 2021, Celebrating two years since their …

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A journey through central Sharjah

The largest safari in the world outside Africa, mighty red dunes, rocky mountains, prehistoric archaeological sites – all in one place – make the emirate’s central region a haven for both adrenaline and history junkies who champion sustainable tourism. TT Bureau Sharjah is the third largest and third most populous …

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ETA for ME travellers soon

Join VisitBritain and the UK Government’s Home Office for a webinar on 13 November to find out about the new ETA scheme and why 2024 will be another ‘GREAT year’ in Britain. The ETA, launched for Qataris in October this year, will be launched for the nationals of all other …

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Sustainability takes centre stage

TRAVTALK together with Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel and Ajman Department of Tourism Development, conducted a special panel discussion on the theme ‘Shaping the sustainability future in businesses’ to celebrate World Tourism Day. During the discussion, experts highlighted the challenges and suggested ways to take the sustainability move forward. TT Bureau …

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Two Seasons gets design upgrade

Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments, the 4th largest hotel inventory in Dubai and a renowned name in deluxe hospitality, has just completed significant renovation projects that will elevate the guest experience to new heights. With an investment of US $1.8 million, the project has transformed both the hotel’s inner lobby …

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